Breastfeeding myths debunked
The best thing you can do to prepare to start breastfeeding a baby is to have a supportive partner
Breastfeeding Is Exhausting – Although you are breastfeeding throughout the night your body releases hormones that will help you get back to sleep.
Drink Milk To Make Milk – It’s not necessary to drink milk in order to make it. Instead, eat a healthy diet full of a variety.
Breastfeeding Won’t Work If You’re Stressed – Its actually quiet the opposite, the hormones released when you breastfeed can have a calming effect, which means breastfeeding can help if you’re stressed.
Toughen Up Your Nipples – It is not necessary to toughen up your nipples before the baby arrives. The best thing you can do to prepare to start breastfeeding a baby is to have a supportive partner and a helpful lactation consultant, friend, or relative who can help show you how to properly latch your baby.
